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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Sonata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Sonata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,605

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $5

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,360

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $56

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152017
ModelMalibuSonata
TrimLTZLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,320 $34,350
Base Invoice $26,762 $32,188
Premium Package 1,000  
Advanced Safety Package 890  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,300  
Navigation system 495  
2.0L I4 2,160  
Rear spoiler 400  
Cargo mat 80 115
All-weather floor mats 140 130
Cargo net   50
Floor mats   125
Premium Package 880  
Advanced Safety Package 783  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,144  
Navigation system 436  
2.0L I4 2,041  
Rear spoiler 352  
Cargo mat 70 92
All-weather floor mats 123 104
Cargo net   41
Floor mats   100
Options (change) 6,465 420
Options (change) 5,829 337
Destination 825 835
Total Price $35,610 $35,605
Total Invoice $33,416 $33,360

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,352
Model Year20152017
ModelMalibuSonata
TrimLTZLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine259hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/45-18
Total Price$35,610$35,605
Adjustments for Features0-2,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,610$33,155
Total Invoice$33,416$33,360
Adjustments for Features0-2,296
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,416$31,064

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20152017
ModelMalibuSonata
TrimLTZLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote start$150 
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags$300 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
HD radio $50
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Fog lights$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,450$5,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,296

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20152017
ModelMalibuSonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in110.4 in
Length191.5 in191.1 in
Width73.0 in73.4 in
Height57.6 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.3,492 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30026%
Total Not Requested87574%

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